Amazon.com: Medix 5.5: Cleansers
Insufficient detail on ingredients. Standard cleanser with low inherent PFAS risk.
Medix 5.5 is a facial cleanser with no public PFAS claims or third-party verification. Standard cosmetic cleansers rarely contain PFAS, but full ingredient transparency is unavailable.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based cleansing solution, formulation unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Amazon.com: Medix 5.5: Cleansers is made of, ingredients and materials
Medix 5.5 is described as a water-based cleansing solution, but the brand does not publicly disclose its full ingredient list on Amazon or its website. Water-based formulations typically contain surfactants, humectants, and preservatives, none of which are inherently hazardous at regulatory levels. However, without transparency on specific actives and preservatives used, common concern areas in cleansers, such as formaldehyde-releasing preservatives or undisclosed fragrance components, cannot be ruled in or out.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Medix does not disclose preservative identity. Common preservatives in water-based cleansers (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) release small amounts of formaldehyde. Regulatory limits in the US allow this, but sensitive individuals may react.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Product labeling does not specify fragrance ingredients. US law permits 'fragrance' as a catch-all term without itemizing hundreds of volatile compounds, some of which (e.g., limonene, linalool, citral) are known contact allergens.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing impurity)
Water-based cleansers formulated with certain ethoxylated surfactants may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Medix does not claim to test for or exclude this impurity. Levels in rinse-off products are typically low-risk, but cumulative exposure from multiple products remains a consideration.
Skin irritation from undisclosed actives
Without a published ingredient list, potential pH level, active concentration, or exfoliating agents cannot be verified. The product line name '5.5' may refer to pH, suggesting formulation for sensitive skin, but this is inference only.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No record of colorant or pigment use in this water-based cleanser line. Rinse-off cosmetics carry lower heavy metal risk than leave-on products, and no contamination reports exist for this brand.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Medix has no published record of third-party certification (e.g., EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny, or dermatological testing claims) readily available. The brand maintains a silent stance on PFAS, which is typical for smaller cleansing product manufacturers but reflects no proactive commitment to ingredient transparency. No significant product recalls or safety controversies are on record for this line.
How it compares in its category
Mass-market water-based cleansers vary widely in disclosure depth. Medix 5.5 sits in the mid-transparency tier, it avoids marketing as hypoallergenic or clinically tested, which reduces greenwashing but also means no third-party substantiation. Comparable products from larger brands (e.g., CeraVe, Cetaphil) typically publish full ingredient lists and dermatologist testing claims; Medix does not, making direct safety comparison difficult.
If you buy it
Perform a patch test on inner arm 24 hours before full facial use, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin. Store in a cool, dry place and discard if discoloration, odor, or separation occurs. If irritation, rash, or burning develops, discontinue and consult a dermatologist. Contact the manufacturer for a complete ingredient list if you have fragrance sensitivities or allergies to common preservatives.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Medix has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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